Jazz Local 627 Tenor Saxophone Reeds

Gonzalez Reeds Jazz Local 627 reeds for tenor saxophone are a tribute to the legendary Kansas City Musicians Union “Local 627,” whose members—like a young Charlie Parker—forever changed the sound of jazz. These reeds are designed from the crop up as true jazz reeds, beginning with raw material cultivated on specially selected plantations for enhanced elasticity and natural vibrancy.

Featuring an elastic cut with a longer scraping area, Jazz Local 627 reeds offer a bright, immediate response and powerful projection—perfect for the dynamic demands of jazz performance. The reed’s structure promotes flexibility while retaining tonal clarity, making them ideal for improvisation and expressive play.

Crafted from single-origin cane and shaped with precision, these reeds deliver consistency, energy, and the freedom to shape your sound—just like the jazz greats who inspired them.